About Us

The Q Foundation for Kids is a non-profit, public benefit corporation and shall operate exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3), public charity organizations of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.

The Q Foundation for Kids purpose is to perpetuate the financial support and expand the funding provided by the Order of Quetzalcoatl to enable and/or assist children in achieving care in/through the Shriners Hospital for Children system, including, but not limited to, the transportation, temporary housing, meal and sundry expenses of patients, and accompanying guardians of patients, under the care of, or being evaluated for care, at The Shriners Hospitals for Children and all affiliated clinics and outreach facilities.

The Q Foundation for Kids secondary purpose is to financially support the capital purchase of transportation equipment, telemedicine or other general medical equipment, infrastructure and associated maintenance services, or as otherwise determined by the Trustees (collectively, the “Purpose”). To accomplish this purpose, the Q Foundation for Kids will generate funds via annual fundraising campaigns, corporate foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, bequests, endowments and other ad-hoc fund raising opportunities each year. To maximize the impact on current efforts, the foundation may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c) (3) section of the Internal Revenue Code.